In 1889, five new states — North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho — stepped into the Union with constitutions shaped by shared values and bold civic ambition. In The Spirit of 1889, author Samuel Western argues that something essential from[...]
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Nebraska residents call for tighter insecticide regulations after contamination event
In Mead, Nebraska, the legacy of one ethanol plant’s careless handling of pesticide-coated seeds still lingers—in the soil, in the water, and in the minds of residents. As Earth Day approaches, locals and advocates are rallying to demand tighter regulations on neonicotinoid-treated[...]
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North Dakota House passes campaign finance bill changing deadlines, donor disclosures
Campaign finance rules in North Dakota are getting a long-overdue tune-up. With an overwhelming 85-5 vote, the House passed updates that aim to simplify deadlines, clarify reporting standards, and make the system more transparent for the public. While donor thresholds are inching[...]
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North Dakota lawmakers look to add $1 million to state budget for anti-abortion campaign
A North Dakota legislative committee this week recommended adding $1 million in the budget bill for the Office of Management and Budget for a “life education committee” to teach people about abortion alternatives. The amendment was brought by Sen. Janne Myrdal, R-Edinburg.[...]
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Minot Student Among semifinalists for U.S. Presidential Scholars recognition
The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by executive order of the President, to recognize and honor some of our nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors. In 1979, the program was extended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent[...]
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State senate gives green light to higher speed limit and higher fines
When it comes to driving in North Dakota, the needle might soon be nudging higher. Lawmakers in Bismarck just advanced a bill that would raise the interstate speed limit to 80 mph — but with a catch. Alongside the faster pace come[...]
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NDDOT reports major decline in drunk driving fatalities for 2024 in preliminary numbers
For decades, drunk driving has haunted North Dakota’s roads—but there’s a new story unfolding. In 2024, alcohol-related traffic deaths were cut nearly in half from the year before, dropping from 38 to 19. Behind that hopeful shift: changing culture, smarter tech, and[...]
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North Dakota cropland value momentum continues into 2025
North Dakota state average cropland prices were up double digits for the 4th year in a row in 2025, says Bryon Parman, North Dakota State University Extension agricultural finance specialist. This includes state average increases of 10.9% in 2022, 13.5% in 2023,[...]
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Montana confirms 5 measles cases in Gallatin County
Montana’s long measles-free streak has come to an end. Health officials confirmed five cases in Gallatin County—the state’s first since 1990. All the cases involve unvaccinated or unknown-status individuals, and exposure may have occurred in public places. As the outbreak spreads nationally,[...]
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North Dakota governor signs bill preventing Game and Fish from instituting baiting bans
The debate of North Dakota’s deer baiting regulation is over. Governor Kelly Armstrong has signed a bill that removes the Game and Fish Department’s authority to ban the practice, ending a contentious chapter that pitted property rights against wildlife disease control. Supporters,[...]
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North Dakota Airports See 20% Passenger Surge Driven by Airline Growth and Spring Travel
(Bismarck, ND) – The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its monthly report detailing airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports. In March 2025, North Dakota’s commercial airports recorded 123,180 passenger boardings — the highest monthly total in[...]
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ND farm towns prepare for life with new animal feedlot law
Starting next year, North Dakota will have a new law in place that covers local zoning restrictions for animal feedlots. The bill’s passage follows a spirited debate about the presence of industrial agriculture in small towns. Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed a bill drafted in[...]
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‘Water is complicated’: Utah looks to data-driven future for natural resources
Utah knows drought isn’t a matter of if, but when. That’s why state leaders are accelerating efforts to secure the future of water in one of the nation’s driest states. At the center is the Great Salt Lake Basin Integrated Plan, a[...]
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North Dakota House passes changes to Gaming Commission
What started as an effort to eliminate North Dakota’s Gaming Commission has instead turned into a plan to revive it. On Wednesday, the House overwhelmingly passed an amended version of Senate Bill 2224, aiming to strengthen—not scrap—the commission. The bill, originally introduced[...]
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North Dakota House approves change to state health insurance plan
The North Dakota House has passed a bill that could reshape health coverage for state employees — but not without controversy. In a 55-37 vote, lawmakers advanced Senate Bill 2160, aiming to move the state’s insurance plan into compliance with the Affordable[...]
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Gov. Armstrong signs 2 bills affecting North Dakota political communications, advertising
In a political age shaped by deepfakes and disinformation, North Dakota lawmakers are drawing a line. Two new laws, signed by Governor Kelly Armstrong, aim to bring clarity—and accountability—to modern campaigning. One requires bold disclaimers on political content generated with AI. The[...]